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Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable
Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable

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Dual - CS-618Q - Semi-Automatic Turntable

$2,499.00

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Pick up from The Audio Tailor Usually ready in 2-4 days. We'll let you know when it's ready to collect. Store info
9/20 Rivergate Pl, Murarrie QLD 4172
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Saturday
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Overview

CS-618Q

Brand
Dual
SKU
DU‐77019
Colour
Blackwood, Walnut

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Our thoughts

Direct drive, automatic tonearm lift and a built-in phono stage sit in one walnut or blackwood plinth, so records can join a system with no phono input.

The quartz-stabilised direct-drive motor is designed to hold speed steadily, and with no belt to replace, one routine job falls away. The straight, statically balanced aluminium tonearm has twin gimbal mounting, anti-skate and counterweight adjustment, and its 5 to 9 gram cartridge range leaves room for a future upgrade. The switchable phono stage is moving magnet only, which suits the factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Blue, and it lets the deck feed amplifiers or powered speakers with no phono input.

Ideal for records-first living rooms, studies or secondary systems, or for adding vinyl to powered speakers without a separates chain. Call us or drop into the showroom to talk through how the phono stage routes into your amplifier or speakers, and whether a cartridge change is planned.

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Dual CS-618Q is a semi-automatic, direct-drive turntable boasting accurate speed control (33, 45 & 78rpm), a rumble-free quartz-stabilised motor, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, and a sophisticated auto-stop function.

618Q features a quartz-stabilised direct-drive motor system for silent play and precise timing, as well as a detailed twin-gimbal tonearm with clever automated lift functionality.

A built-in (switchable) phono preamplifier and rear RCA inputs ensure CS 618Q easily pairs with numerous two-channel stereo amplifiers, surround sound systems, and active loudspeakers.

And its anti-resonant MDF frame is elegantly wrapped in a striking veneer (Walnut or Blackwood), highlighted by an aluminium die-cast platter topped with a resonance-suppressing rubber mat.

Play More Records, More Often

High-quality turntable design with detailed resolution retrieval has never been convenient, until now. Precisely timed, eerily quiet, and devilishly convenient, Dual's new direct drive turntable with automatic tonearm lifter raises the bar on serious turntable play, allowing you to flip records faster. And because they sound so incredible, you'll play a lot more records more often.

Dual CS-618Q tonearm

Straight, statically balanced and constructed of solid aluminium, the CS 618Q tonearm is a remarkable feat of engineering, plumbing the depths of your favourite records to deliver incredible music detail.

Records explode in vibrant detail thanks to 618Q's twin gimbal tonearm design, increasing sensitivity to retrieve greater detail and dynamics from your favourite albums

Plus, audiophile cartridge upgrades are made possible thanks to its solid aluminium construction with precision pivot ball-bearing, anti-skate and counterweight adjustments, deepening your music appreciation with every passing year.

Blue Bliss

Ortofon’s 2M Blue is an audiophile’s delight, producing incredible tonal balance and a full frequency range. Pre-fit, pre-aligned, and prepared to dig for those finer nuances, 2M Blue harvests the kind of detail required to bring all your favourite records to life.

Direct Drive

CS 618Q incorporates a quartz stabilised and rumble-free direct-drive motor for accurate, effortless vinyl play. Direct drive means you're free from fitting, breaking, or replacing worn platter belts. And with better torque to get you up to speed fast, you'll play more records more often.

No phono? No problems.

Don’t buy new components just to play records. With an inbuilt (MM) phono preamplifier, CS 618Q plays through just about anything. Bluetooth and smart speakers, powered monitors, or amplifiers without phono connections, if it’s powered and includes an audio input, CS 618Q is all you need.

Specifications

Technical details

Manufacturer specifications. Want to know how it compares with something else? Ask our team.

Dual CS-618Q features

  • Auto-Stop
  • Auto Tonearm Lift
  • RPM: 33, 45 & 78 Vinyl Records
  • Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue
  • Operation: Semi-Automatic
  • Drive: Direct
  • Built-in phono preamp: Yes

Motor

DriveDirect Drive
Speed33/45/78
Wow & Flutter< ±0,07 % (DIN WTD)

Tonearm

Auto-Start/Stop FunctionAuto-Stop/Auto Tonearm lift
Bearing4 x Pivot ball-bearing /twin gimbal mounting
Effective Length221.5mm
TypeStatically Balanced
Cartridge Weight Range5g to 9g
Factory-Fitted CartridgeOrtofon 2M Blue

Platter

MaterialAluminium die-cast
MatRubber 2.5mm
Diameter305mm
Weight1450g

Plinth

MaterialMDF, folded
Surface FinishBlack wood, Veneer Walnut
ConnectionsRCA socket
Dimensions (HxWxD)435 x 367 x 145mm (Dustcover closed)
Weight7kg
Power plugExternal Power Supply

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